About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Flood and Storm Protection Division, River Engineering Branch.

Duties

Supervise and lead a branch staff comprised of 46 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support staff. The River and Estuarine Engineering Branch conducts basic and applied research and development (R/D) and scientific/engineering support services in the following business areas: watershed restoration, hydraulic and sediment engineering to improve navigation in rivers, design and maintenance of flood protection projects in river and lake settings, emergency flood fighting and emergency breach repair, hydraulic and sediment engineering in arid regions, sediment management, influences of dam removal, and design and maintenance of erosion control structures (both natural and man-made). Provide leadership in developing and updating Branch strategic business and marketing plans that are consistent with Division, Laboratory and ERDC plans. Lead implementation of elements contained within the strategic plans. Identify future resource needs (funding, technical skills and staff, tools, and facilities), and acquire them. Establish and maintain good working relationships with other agencies, interest groups, professional associations, internal and external clients, and team members. Review study proposals, progress reports, and final products for technical quality, consistency, and adequacy. Generate, cultivate, and market ideas for research and mission support work. Form interdisciplinary teams to meet sponsor needs and lead teams as required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) hydraulic and sediment engineering to improve navigation in rivers and estuaries, design and maintenance of flood protection projects in river, lake and estuarine settings, hydraulic and sediment engineering in arid regions, sediment management, influences of dam removal, and design and maintenance of erosion control structures (both natural and man-made). 2) leading an interdisciplinary (scientific, engineering and support services) workforce; 3) marketing and securing new research and development and mission support work; and 4) planning and executing multi-discipline research and development projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-2 (GS 11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In addition to meeting the specialized experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the basic education requirements listed below: For the 401 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ For 0801 and 0810 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=0800/ For the 0808 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ For the 1301 Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Influencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-XXXX-4 (equivalent to GS-12/14). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating 2.5.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]